Biopterin
Biopterin is an endogenous pterin coenzyme that acts as a cofactor for amino acid hydroxylases that produce neurotransmitters and bind NOS to stimulate NO release.
References PubMed ID：:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844327
| Cas No. |
22150-76-1 |
|---|---|
| Purity |
≥98% |
| Formula |
C9H11N5O3 |
| Formula Wt. |
237.22 |
| Chemical Name |
2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-4(1H)- pteridinone |
| IUPAC Name |
2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-1H-pteridin-4-oneInChI: InChI=1S/C9H11N5O3/c1-3(15)6(16)4-2-11-7-5(12-4)8(17)14-9(10)13-7/h2-3,6,15-16H,1H3,(H3,10,11,13,14,17) |
| Synonym |
Pterin HB2, L-Erythro-Biopterin, L-Biopterin. |
| Melting Point |
250-280°C (chars) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, or benzene. |
| Appearance |
Faint yellow to faint brown powder |
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